Texas Bicycle News May 21st 2021

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They bike to work, but they’re not crazy. They’re happy.

Allyn West | www.houstonchronicle.com

Her favorite part might be the flowers.

Each morning, Doreen Stoller rides her bicycle from Montrose through Midtown on her way to Hermann Park, where she is the conservancy’s executive director. The two-mile ride takes her about 20 minutes.

She starts on Hawthorne Street, shaded by oak trees and lined with single-family houses and small apartment complexes. Neighbors out walking their dogs wave. Other cyclists say good morning as they pass. From Hawthorne, …

‘Epicenter’ of North Texas cycling returns to Dallas after yearlong hiatus caused by COVID-19 pandemic

By Brooklynn Cooper | www.dallasnews.com

King Racing Group had hosted weekly races in South Dallas’ Fair Park since 2012 until the pandemic hit last March.

Mack Hazley held the brim of his sunhat as a few dozen cyclists zipped by him, many coasting around 30 mph.

From the sideline, he pulled out his phone, timing the riders’ next lap. Hazley isn’t a racing official.

He’s been riding for about 30 years but decided to sit this race out.

For almost a decade, Hazley has been one of the many bikers who race at Fair Park every Thursday night in King Racing Group’s criterium, or crit — a closed-circuit bike race.

Since 2012, the group has held weekly races at …

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another Thursday, another ride.

Where to ride my road bike…that is not on the road. from dfwbike

Why UTEP’s leading tackler rode away from football before his senior season

By Erik Elken | kvia.com

EL PASO, Texas — Imagine choosing to put an end to the pursuit of a lifelong dream when it’s closest to becoming a reality.

That’s exactly what former UTEP football player Stephen Forester did.

"It was a lot easier than I think it seems," Forester said.

Like most Division I college football players, his dream was to play in the NFL. Forester started at linebacker for the Miners and led the team in tackles during a Covid-interrupted season. The senior could’ve returned for one more year as the NCAA was not counting the year of eligibility against athletes during the pandemic.

But Forester is choosing not to return to UTEP. And he’s not trying his hand at playing professionally.

That’s because his perspective on life changed just before the start of what he thought would be a normal senior season. …

Lawyer: Popular San Antonio cyclist killed by drunken driver was more intoxicated than she was

Elizabeth Zavala | www.expressnews.com

San Antonio’s cycling community was shocked and angered when Tito Bradshaw was killed by a drunken driver, and the grief stayed fresh through two years of tributes to his generosity of spirit.

The memorials included a gravel path built by volunteers at the University of Texas at San Antonio and an art installation that drew a crowd last month, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg, on the anniversary of the bike shop and bar owner’s death in 2019.

Linda Collier Mason, 69, whose vehicle struck Bradshaw, 35, on East Houston in the wee hours of April 1, 2019, was prepared to plead guilty to intoxication manslaughter Monday. But the hearing was postponed, the …

30 San Antonio restaurants and bars with bike-friendly patios

By San Antonio Current Staff | m.sacurrent.com

San Antonio’s bar and restaurant scene has no shortage of sun-dappled patio space for cyclists to post up for a beer or two, and with the weather warming up, it’s perfect season for anyone looking to cruise.

Whether you’re a serious rider or a casual coaster, here’s a list of 30 bike-friendly spots that offer ample cycle parking, extensive beer, wine and cocktail options and even some delicious snacks to fuel the ride back home. …

Pro Gravel Racing Champ Colin Strickland Talks Training, Gear, and Moderation

By Andy Cochrane | gearjunkie.com

What makes Colin Strickland tick? What’s the secret to his success? Hear from the gravel champ himself here.

The first rule of behavioral economics is that while people aren’t always rational, they are predictable. We all build our lives around routines. This applies to just about everything — food, work, sleep, holidays, family, exercise, name it.

After profiling dozens of professional athletes, I thought I saw the pattern in these overachievers: a willingness to sacrifice other parts of life to maximize their potential.

That is, until I met Colin Strickland. Despite being one of the top …

Land of Fire and Wind

By David Goodrich | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Johnson City – Austin: On the water again

Saturday May 15, 2021, 50 miles (81 km) – Total so far: 898 miles (1,445 km) Lynn warned me about it. She said there’s a legendary dip on the way into Austin in the Hill Country. She was right about that.

I was doing what I had become accustomed to in the Hill Country: get all the momentum you can on the downhill to use on the inevitable next uphill. As I was flying around the curve below, I observed what lay at the bottom of the dip. What follows is an exact recording of my brain waves on the descent: …

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Biking to Tavola and Back All Went Well Until 3 Miles From The Finish

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I decided to ride to the north following my “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route. Monday I rode to the north and got caught in heavy rain. Looking at the weather radar no rain showed but the forecast listed rain. I hoped to get back without getting wet again. I watched two bike races before starting today’s bike ride: Vuelta a Andalucia – Ruta del Sol and the Giro d’Italia. I missed biking the last two days because of rain so I wanted to ride today.

This was the 7th time riding this route in 2021. I biked 4 times on the Canyon Endurace and 3 times on the Lynskey R300.

Starting at 10:59 AM riding my Canyon Endurace CF SLX bike the temperature was 79 under a mostly cloudy sky. Wind was from the east at 9 mph not posing much of a problem while I biked to the north. Before leaving I checked the weather forecast and the chance of rain increased to 75% around 2 PM. I thought I would be back before that. I finished the ride at 1:36 PM.

There was an opportunity to stop at Pat’s Donuts in Porter on the way back to Kingwood for an apple fritter. I made good time and got to Pat’s about 12:50 PM, 10 minutes before they closed. But no apple fritters and no blueberry cake donuts so no snack to fuel the rest of the ride home.

That turned out to be somewhat of a blessing. If they had an apple fritter or the cake donuts I would’ve taken time to eat before continuing the bike ride. As I got closer to Kingwood the sky to the southeast looked threatening. Once I was back in Kingwood I felt a few sprinkles and around 3 miles from home light rain began. If I had stayed at Pat’s the rain might have moved closer to me and instead of 3 miles in the rain it might have longer. The big difference in today’s rain versus Monday, no lightning today and I was much closer to home. The last 3 miles I got soaked but not too gritty. I will wipe down the Canyon after it drys.

Today’s ride covered 35.98 miles, improving the week to 87.7 miles. No 200 miles this week. May totals 569.3 miles versus my 660 mile goal for the month. Here is how 2021 YTD miles stacks up to previous years. (This includes road and Zwift miles)

5-21-2021 Strava Year Progressions YTD Miles

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The Mountain Bike Cure: Exercise, Fresh Air and Fellowship

By Lauren Sloss | www.nytimes.com

Thanks to more trails, better bikes and a rise of high-school interest, mountain biking has experienced a meteoric rise of popularity in the past decade. The pandemic added fuel to the fire.

Last summer, Cat Rainwater was overweight and going through menopause at an accelerated clip. That, on top of the stresses of pandemic lockdown, was leading to a mental health crisis.

“I was suicidal,” said Ms. Rainwater, 49, a mortgage underwriter based in Austin, Texas. “My sister was taking care of me and she said, ‘We have got to get you active.’”

She started trail running, until she injured her knee.

“Meanwhile, all of these mountain bikers were just whizzing past me,” Ms. Rainwater said. “I found the bike community and it’s been …

Dick’s Sporting Goods Bicycle Technician in Fort Worth, Texas

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Beat the Street, Sweetwater, Texas May 6, 2021

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At last. We got in a ride. Tours looked a little iffy earlier this year, but more and more rides are opening up as controls ease.

… Speaking of wind turbines, I forgot to mention that on three of the four legs of the ride, we had a 20 mph wind in our faces or on our shoulders. …

Is It Possible to Ride Your Bicycle Too Much?

A Dude Abikes | adudeabikes.com

Back in November 2019 I wrote a post called The Bad Side of Good Habits. In it, I considered things that seemed good on the surface but looking deeper there were some negatives. Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty knackered (British English for tired) to the point where I can’t really ignore it. A quick search brings up the word “overtraining” and a host of replies with plenty of debate. As an amateur fathlete bicyclist, I’m not too worried about the semantics. You won’t see me entering any races, breaking any …

Shakedown Ride with the Honey Badger🍯🦡 and Pete Stetina

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Pedals in the wind; bicyclists ride to remember the fallen

Ronald W. Erdrich | www.reporternews.com

Abilene bicyclists joined riders worldwide Wednesday for the Ride of Silence, a short tour locally through the city’s center to remember those who have lost their lives on bicycles.

More than 30 began their route at McMurry University, the first time since 2019 after the global pandemic canceled the ride last spring. Cyclists wore reflective clothing, protective helmets and pedaled in silence as they were escorted by Abilene Police Department officers.

Nine people have died riding bicycles in Taylor and Jones County since 2010, and …

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Gravel glitterati descend on Texas for Gravel Locos

By Daniel Benson | www.cyclingnews.com


Alison Tetrick, Ted King, Colin Strickland, Lauren Stephens, Peter Stetina and Laurens ten Dam headline

The North American gravel scene kicks up another notch this weekend with the inaugural Gravel Locos race taking place in Hico Texas. A host of high-profile names are set to take part in the daunting 155-mile (249 kilometre) race with Alison Tetrick, Ted King, Colin Strickland, Lauren Stephens, and Peter Stetina headlining the field. Laurens ten Dam has also ventured over from Europe to race his first major event since retiring from the WorldTour at the end of 2019.

The event is the brainchild of promoter Fabian Serralta who hopes to put down gravel racing roots in Texas, as well as build a …

Video: Bike Month brings focus safety and shortcomings

Garrett Brnger | www.ksat.com

SAN ANTONIO – As members of the bicycling community gathered at a City Council meeting Thursday, it didn’t take long for conversation to turn to how much is left to make San Antonio more bike-friendly.

While the cyclists were present at the meeting for a proclamation on May as National Bike Month and Friday as National Bike to Work Day, council members were quick to acknowledge the dangers those bicyclists face.

“We know that cycling in San Antonio frequently isn’t …

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How San Antonio, Texas, is investing in tech, innovation, and infrastructure to become an even greater place to live

Erica Sweeney | www.businessinsider.com

… Crowdsourcing bike traffic data will make roads safer Building better bike infrastructure in San Antonio starts with knowing where residents and visitors are cycling, Griffin said. "We’re working toward solving the problem of being able to identify where real safety problems are," he added.

Part of Griffin’s research involves crowdsourcing bicycle traffic volumes, using apps like Strava and other methods, and he’s published several studies on the subject. This uncovers where bike-related accidents are occurring and where bike traffic is increasing and decreasing.

The research could help the city know which intersections may need to be reconfigured or roadways need bike lanes to adapt to bike traffic. …

City Shares Rules for Bicycle Lanes – People Still Upset

Dave Diamond | newstalk1290.com

This appears to be one of those ‘Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t.’ situations. For several years now Wichita Falls has been working on becoming certified as a Bicycle Friendly City. The latest step in that process was the addition of Shared Use Lanes on some of our streets. You can spot them by the depiction of a bicycle and directional arrow painted on the street surface. …

Fort Worth Bike Sharing Adds Two New Campus Stations

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It’s time to ride. Fort Worth Bike Sharing is rolling out two new bike stations on campus, giving Horned Frogs convenient access to electric and traditional bicycles.

Joining the existing bike station at the intersection of Cantey and Rogers, the two new stations are in Worth Hills and on Lowden Street near the Mary Couts Burnett Library — for a total of three locations serving the TCU community.

“We wanted to be in places where students could use our system to move around …

City Of Fort Worth: Fort Worth Named Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community

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The League of American Bicyclists honored Fort Worth’s efforts to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community award. Fort Worth joins 487 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone.

The award recognizes Fort Worth for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.

"Biking in America has shown great resilience in light of trying times and …

Ride of Silence raises road safety awareness amid rise in cyclist fatalities

By Kase Wilbanks | www.kcbd.com

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The annual Ride of Silence, which honors cyclists who’ve been injured or killed, has become even more important in 2021 after a deadly 2020 for cyclists in Texas. Plus, the pandemic popularity of bikes has put more on the road.

“Whether it’s for exercise or whether it’s to avoid public transportation, those cyclists that are out there are now going to encounter motor vehicles at the normal pre-pandemic levels, and injuries and deaths are going to occur,” Paul Friener, secretary of the West Texas Cycling Association said.

Every year around the globe cyclists …

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